PURCHASE MANAGER (BMC Job 459)

Job Title:

Purchase Manager

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Location:

[City, State] / [Plant / Office location]

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Department:

Procurement / Purchase / Supply Chain

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Reporting To:

Head of Procurement / Supply Chain Manager / Operations Manager

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Remuneration:

CTC approx. ₹12,00,000 per annum (includes fixed + variable where applicable)

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Experience Required:

8-10 years in Purchase / Procurement / Supply Chain, preferably with exposure to [industry you are hiring for, e.g. manufacturing / engineering / FMCG / Chemicals / Auto Components etc.]

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Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

• Preferably MBA / Post-graduate qualification in Materials Management / Supply Chain / Procurement etc.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Strategy & Sourcing

   • Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure timely sourcing of raw materials, consumables, spares, and capital equipment.

   • Identify alternative suppliers and sources to improve cost competitiveness and ensure supply continuity.

2. Supplier Management & Contracting

   • Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.

   • Evaluate existing & prospective suppliers on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance.

   • Maintain strong relationships with key vendors.

3. Cost Control & Budgeting

   • Monitor and manage procurement costs, look for cost-saving opportunities.

   • Work within budgets; forecast procurement requirement and plan accordingly.

4. Purchase Order & Inventory Management

   • Issue purchase orders (POs), track order status, ensure timely delivery.

   • Coordinate with inventory / warehouse / production teams to maintain optimal inventory levels; avoid stockouts or excess.

5. Quality & Compliance

   • Ensure procured items meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

   • Carry out supplier audits / performance reviews.

   • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, ethical sourcing, and documentation.

6. Cross-Functional Coordination

   • Liaise with production / engineering / operations / finance / logistics departments to understand requirements and resolve issues.

   • Provide inputs for design / engineering if material issues arise.

7. Team Management & Process Improvement

   • Lead the purchasing / procurement team: assign tasks, mentor/junior buyers, manage performance.

   • Identify process inefficiencies; implement improvements / automation.

   • Track procurement metrics (on-time delivery, cost variance, supplier lead times etc.) and report to senior management.

8. Risk Management & Market Analysis

   • Monitor market trends, prices, currency fluctuations etc. that could affect procurement.

   • Develop mitigation plans for supply risks (alternate sources, safety stocks etc.)

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Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation skills

• Analytical mindset; good with numbers and cost structures

• Good knowledge of procurement practices, legal/contractual aspects

• Familiarity with ERP / procurement software / purchase order systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle etc.)

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Leadership & team-management capability

• Problem solving & decision making under pressure

• Planning & time management